down syndrome

Thirteen-year-old Delrita, whose unhappy life has caused her to hide from the world, loves her uncle Punky but sometimes feels ashamed of his behavior because he has Down syndrome.

Paralyzed in an accident that kills his wife and daughter, Andy Banks, a bus driver, struggles to overcome his handicap and to keep his teenage son with Down Syndrome from being institutionalized.

"The author of the blog "Enjoying the Small Things" interweaves lyrical prose and four-color photography as she recounts the story of the first year of her daughter Nella--who has Down syndrome--and celebrates the beauty found in the unexpected, the strength of a mother's love, and the power of perspective"--Provided by publisher.

When he sees all the attention which his parents and people in the neighborhood give to Jacob, eleven-year-old Paul struggles with his feelings toward this younger brother who has Down syndrome.

Examines the life of a young man with Down syndrome who fulfilled his dream of becoming a television star.

Thirteen-year-old Delrita, whose unhappy life has caused her to hide from the world, loves her uncle Punky but sometimes feels ashamed of his behavior because he has Down syndrome.

A collection of personal essays in which parents of children with Down Syndrome reflect on the joys and challenges they have faced and their initial reactions to their child's diagnosis.

A young girl describes her relationship with her younger sister, Alicia May, who has Down syndrome.

The story of Bryan Lambke's journey to the Special Olympics competition in Ireland.

Text and accompanying photographs examine the life of a young man with Down's syndrome who fulfilled his dream of becoming a television star.